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New York City sees fall in murders by Aug. 10, 2024 compared to same time period one year earlier

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Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

There were 228 murders in New York City by Aug. 10, 2024, compared to 255 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 1 incidents per day up to Aug. 10, down 10.6% over the same period one year earlier.

New York City's crime continues to plummet, with major crimes down 4.1% year-over-year through November 2023. Shootings have plunged 18.8% compared to last year, while murders have dropped by a promising 10.9%.

Arrests in NYC have jumped almost 20%, with a significant 12% increase specifically for major crimes.

Still, Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell stated that “felony assaults and grand larceny autos remain persistent issues.”

Crime Across New York City in year by week ending Aug. 10
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder228255-10.6%
Robbery10,2369,9383%
Fel. Assault18,05117,1765.1%
Burglary7,7158,596-10.2%
Gr. Larceny29,40130,725-4.3%
G.L.A.8,6179,572-10%
Transit1,2831,366-6.1%
Petit Larceny65,75267,201-2.2%
Misd. Assault29,09326,6879%
UCR Rape*1,5501,5003.3%
"Other" Sex Crimes3,3043,1923.5%
Shooting Inc.557625-10.9%

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